Parthiv Patel Annouces Retirement From Cricket
Indian team wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. Wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel gave this information by tweeting on 09 December 2020. He ended his 18-year long career through a lengthy post written on social media. Parthiv Patel said in an online interactive conference with select journalists that in […]
Central government approves ‘PM Wani’ scheme
On 09 December 2020, the Central Government approved the proposal of the Department of Telecommunications to create a network to provide Wi-Fi services through public data offices (PDOs) across the country. This scheme will be known as ‘PM Wani’. Describing the approval given to the PM-Wani scheme as historic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that […]
Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of the new parliament building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan on 10 December 2020 for the construction of the new Parliament building. Speaking on the occasion of Bhoomi Poojan, PM Modi said that how the existence of India as a democratic nation was doubted at the time of independence. Prime Minister Modi said that if work is done […]
Central government made a five-year plan to save the vultures
The central government has started a five-year action plan for the conservation of vultures. They are such carcasses of nature who eat their dead bodies of animals and make a significant contribution in keeping the surrounding environment clean. This step has been taken due to the huge decline in the population of vultures in India. […]
Jehan Daruwala becomes first Indian to win Formula 2 race
Jehan Daruwala has created history by becoming the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race during the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain on 06 December 2020. The 22-year-old Indian F2 champion finished first in the competition after a thrilling match against Mick Schumacher and Daniel Ticktum. The Formula 2 Championship is a second-class single-seater […]
Government of India set up Export Promotion Council for AYUSH products
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of AYUSH have decided to form an Export Promotion Council (Export Promotion Council) to jointly promote the export of AYUSH products. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik took this decision during the review meeting of AYUSH Trade and Industry. This review meeting […]
I&B Ministry issues advisory on TV ads for online gaming, fantasy sports
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has issued an advisory/advisory on television commercials for online gaming and fantasy sports in all private satellite TV channels on 4 December 2020. This advice instructs advertisers to provide appropriate disclaimers that clearly state that such sports involve financial risks and that no one under 18 should […]
PM Modi Inaugurates Construction Of Agra Metro Rail Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction work of the Agra Metro Rail Project through virtual means on 07 December 2020. This project with two corridors will help the tourists. Through this project, tourist spots like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra will be connected to the railway station and bus stand. Inauguration program was done […]
Anil Soni of Indian origin becomes first CEO of WHO Foundation
Indian Health Minister Anil Soni has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization has created a new organization to fight on the health front in the world, Anil Soni has become its first CEO. WHO will conduct a campaign towards the collection of funds […]
New Zeland Declares Climate Emergency
New Zealand declared a climate emergency in its country on 2 December 2020 and promised that its public sector would become carbon neutral by the year 2025. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated that the declaration of the climate emergency was based on the findings of an intergovernmental panel on climate change, stating that […]